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Saucony Endorphin Shift

Every version of the Endorphin Shift we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.

Endorphin Shift
75/100
vs. Average
-1

The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Endorphin Shift scores above 44% of the lines we track.

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Saucony Endorphin Shift versions with ratings, specs and prices
Version Released Weight Stack Score Change Reviews Price
Saucony Endorphin Shift 2022 75 -12 1
Saucony Endorphin Shift 3 In stock 2022 8.8 oz 41/37mm · 4mm drop 88 +19 12 $150 MSRP
Saucony Endorphin Shift 2 2021 68 2 $140 MSRP

3 shoes

Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.

  1. Saucony

    Endorphin Shift

    75 Decent Decent · 1 review · Confidence 17/100

    2022 · Daily trainer · Neutral

    The Endorphin Shift 3 after it scores 88 on twenty-one reviews.

    Endorphin Shift
    Durability 88
    Overall
    75
    Cushioning
    89
    Durability
    88
    Comfort
    83
    Value
    81
    Appearance
    67
    Confidence
    17

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    Pros

    The Endorphin Shift 3 after it scores 88 on twenty-one reviews.

    One reviewer uses it for road mileage and long track repeats, rating comfort, cushioning and durability 5 out of 5.

    Cons

    One reviewer calls it a little on the heavy side, and rates its looks 3 out of 5.

  2. Saucony

    Endorphin Shift 3

    88 Good Good · 21 reviews · Confidence 88/100

    v3 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 4mm drop

    A 41mm heel stack, and reviewers consistently call the cushioning soft and comfortable.

    Endorphin Shift 3
    Durability 90
    $100 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTC
    Overall
    88
    Cushioning
    97
    Comfort
    93
    Value
    92
    Durability
    90
    Appearance
    70
    Confidence
    88

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    Amazon

    $100 $150 33% off

    Best price

    As of Sep 14, 8:31 AM UTC

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    MSRP $150

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    Pros

    A 41mm heel stack, and reviewers consistently call the cushioning soft and comfortable.

    Several reviewers kept running comfortably while coming back from injuries.

    Reviewers use them for easy days, long runs and lighter workouts.

    Cons

    Two reviewers find it sluggish beyond about seven-minute pace.

    One reviewer calls the look dorky, and appearance is its lowest-rated dimension at 4.1 out of 5.

    Two reviewers report the shoe breaking down at 350 to 500 miles.

  3. Saucony

    Endorphin Shift 2

    68 Below average Below average · 3 reviews · Confidence 44/100

    v2 (2021) · Daily trainer · Neutral

    All three reviewers rate durability 5 out of 5, and one has a pair past 600 kilometers.

    Endorphin Shift 2
    Durability 91

    MSRP $140

    Overall
    68
    Durability
    91
    Value
    90
    Cushioning
    82
    Comfort
    79
    Appearance
    68
    Confidence
    44

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    Pros

    All three reviewers rate durability 5 out of 5, and one has a pair past 600 kilometers.

    Its three reviewers rate value 4.7 out of 5, and one finds them on sale at close to a third of list.

    One reviewer finds the upper comfortable, with good heel lockdown and a generous toe box.

    Cons

    One reviewer describes the ride as firm without much return, and does no speed work in them.

    One reviewer found the left midsole less supportive by 300 miles, despite little outsole wear.

    The Endorphin Shift 3 after it scores 88 on twenty-one reviews.